HC Deb 27 November 1952 vol 508 cc613-4
42. Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Agriculture what progress has been made by the White Fish Authority in its costing investigations into prices and profits in the industry.

Sir T. Dugdale

The White Fish Authority have completed two costings inquiries into inshore fishing and one into coastal wholesaling. They are now conducting an investigation into inland wholesaling and making preparations for costing studies of retailing and fish frying.

Mr. Dodds

In view of the widespread dissatisfaction at fish prices, will the Minister do all he can to expedite the report on these investigations? Can he say whether fish friers and fishmongers will be included in the costings survey.

Sir T. Dugdale

The reply to the first part of the question is "Yes." The reply to the second part is "Fish friers, certainly"; but it is a matter for the Ministry of Food.